Photo: Dough4872 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Lansdale is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
Lansdale differs from Pennsylvania on 8 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lansdale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lansdale
1 in 13 working-age adults in Lansdale has no health insurance
8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Lansdale
Lansdale runs below Pennsylvania on COPD (6.2% vs 7.7%) and stroke (3.1% vs 3.7%). Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Pennsylvania figure falls outside Lansdale’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Lansdale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lansdale is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, #233 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 83% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 55%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Lansdale’s median household income is $88,229; among the 10,146 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($66K–$110K), it’s healthier than 82%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lansdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 Lansdale adults…
Lansdale runs below PA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lansdale
No hospital or community health center in Lansdale itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Lansdale; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
How Lansdale adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Lansdale and the towns around it
Lansdale’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdale | A− | 31% | 10% | 14.3% | CDC place |
| Montgomery Township | A | 28.9% | 10.1% | 11.5% | ZIP codes |
| Upper Gwynedd Township | A | 28.9% | 10.2% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
| Montgomeryville | — | — | — | — | |
| Towamencin Township | A | 29.5% | 9.9% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
| Hatfield Township | A | 29.5% | 10.4% | 12.8% | ZIP codes |
Montgomeryville: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lansdale adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lansdale
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lansdale is better than Pennsylvania on 6 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Lansdale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lansdale | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.5%14.6–18.5 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.4–13.3 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.9–17.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31%25.5–36.8 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10%8.6–11.6 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.8%27.5–34.4 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.4%28–35.2 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.1%25–31.4 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.5–11.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7.1–8.6 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.7–7.1 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.2%5.5–7 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.4%9.1–14 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.3%12.4–16.2 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.6%18.3–25.2 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.1%15.9–22.6 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%32.4–43.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.8–9.4 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.3%72.5–79.8 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.5%61.9–68.9 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.2–87.7 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.7%72.3–78.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.1%59.2–68.8 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.9%69.5–83.1 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.5%17.5–23.8 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.7%24.3–31.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.2%10.7–13.8 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%11.5–14.6 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6–7.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.2–5.1 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.5–8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.3 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Pennsylvania figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Lansdale
Is Lansdale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lansdale is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #233 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 82%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lansdale?
CDC estimates 31% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.5% and 36.8%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lansdale?
Jefferson Lansdale Hospital in Lansdale, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Lansdale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lansdale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.8–9.4%), against 5.8% across Pennsylvania.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Lansdale more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lansdale.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Pennsylvania figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.